FCC AgriSpirit Fund

This community funding program is designed to support capital projects that enrich the lives of residents in rural communities with populations under 150,000. The fund provides financial support ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 to eligible applicants.

Objectives:

• Support projects that enhance rural community life.
• Encourage initiatives related to food recovery, reduction of food waste, agriculture, and food.
• Promote environmental sustainability by funding projects that reduce environmental footprints.
• Improve accessibility and inclusion within communities.
• Support construction or upgrades of community buildings.

Target Beneficiaries:

• Registered charities with the Canada Revenue Agency.
• Non-profit organizations partnering with municipal, territorial, provincial governments, or Indigenous governments/communities, with agreement to receive funds.
• Towns, cities, rural municipalities, or Indigenous governments/communities with populations under 150,000.
• Applicants who have not received funding from the FCC AgriSpirit Fund in the past five years.
• FCC employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply.

Application Process:

• Applicants must submit proposals for capital projects that align with the fund’s objectives.
• Projects must recognize FCC’s contribution.
• Projects must be completed within two years of receiving funding, with documented proof.
• Projects must pass FCC’s background check.

Key Features:

• Funding amount between $10,000 and $25,000.
• Focus on capital projects that benefit rural communities.
• Emphasis on sustainability, food-related initiatives, and community infrastructure.
• Strict eligibility criteria including population limits and previous funding restrictions.
• Encourages partnerships with government and Indigenous communities.
• Requires acknowledgment of FCC’s support and timely project completion.

The fund is currently closed for 2025 applications but provides FAQs and contact support for inquiries.

Past projects and examples are available for reference on the official FCC website.